Kampala, Uganda: The newly unveiled Common Man’s Party (CMP), led by former Kawempe South MP Hon. Mubarak Munyagwa, is yet to establish a clear political or electoral strategy, days after its official launch.
The party’s Secretary General, Moses Bigirwa, admitted during a media briefing that while CMP has been legally unveiled, internal processes remain slow and strategy is still being formulated.
“We don’t have the election strategy yet. We unveiled the Common Man’s Party days ago, and we will inform Uganda of the steps we plan to take. Right now, our focus is on ourselves and doing what is right,” Bigirwa said.
He added that the party is taking its journey “day by day” and expects to have its structures and strategy ready in time for the 2026 general elections.
This month’s unveiling of new political formations sparked debate within Uganda’s opposition circles, with the National Unity Platform (NUP) dismissing the Common Man’s Party and others as “business-based political ventures allegedly backed by the state.”
In response, Bigirwa defended CMP’s legitimacy, arguing that every Ugandan has a constitutional right to form a political party provided it follows lawful procedures.
“What matters to us is unity and readiness to serve our people in the right ways,” Bigirwa said, dismissing critics.
Speaking at the launch, Hon. Mubarak Munyagwa declared the party’s ultimate ambition as taking over government and said he is prepared to lead Ugandans. “Our goal is clear — to take over the government. I am more than ready to lead Ugandans,” the former FDC legislator said.
The Common Man’s Party presents itself as a grassroots-driven, pro-poor political force, though political analysts say it remains unclear how it plans to differentiate itself in Uganda’s crowded opposition space.
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